Indiana University Athletics
Hoosiers Open Season with Indiana Invitational
8/24/2016 12:54:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – For the first time since the 2013 slate the Indiana volleyball team will open the season at home. They are set to welcome Northern Kentucky Evansville and Marshall Aug. 26-27 for the Indiana Invitational at University Gym.
The Schedule
Aug. 26 at 7:00 p.m. ET: Indiana vs. Northern Kentucky
Aug. 27 at 12:00 p.m. ET: Indiana vs. Evansville
Aug. 27 at 7:00 p.m. ET: Indiana vs. Marshall
Getting to University Gym (2721 E 10th Street)
University Gymnasium is located east of campus at the former University School Complex on the northeast corner of the Ind. 45/46 Bypass and 10th Street intersection.
The 2016 Hoosiers
IU head coach Sherry Dunbar-Kruzan enters her 10th season at the helm for the Indiana volleyball program with high hopes for this season. Although the team graduated five seniors they bring in six newcomers, including a freshmen class of five, which was ranked No. 29 in the country by PrepVolleyball.Com.
Looking Ahead
Following the Indiana Invitational the Hoosiers travel west to San Francisco for the San Francisco Invitational Sept. 2-3. The following weekend the Hoosiers are in Ft. Myers, Fla., for the FGCU Invitational, before returning home Sept. 16-17 to close out the non-conference portion of their schedule with the Hoosier Classic.
Thoughts from Head Coach Sherry Dunbar-Kruzan
On preseason practice
"First of all I thought our spring season was very good. You only have two weeks before your playing your first match. You have to hone in on what you think is the most important to work on to win those first few matches. We found the pace that we play at, the intensity and the speed, so we really focused on that. We also focused on passing and serving to control the rhythm."
On expectations for the Indiana Invitational
"We had four different scrimmages in preseason where we set up the main court, put on the jerseys and did an all out scrimmage. I think that first weekend for anyone, no matter if you are a freshman or a senior there is nervousness about it. So we tried to get that out during the Cream & Crimson Scrimmage. You are looking for a good flow. Your are not asking them to play great, you are asking them to stay focused and do their jobs. What we want to see is improvement all the time."
Promotions
Friday Aug. 26 at 6:00 PM: Red Zone Tailgate
Saturday Aug. 27 for 7:00 PM match: Girl Scout Night and Senior Magnet Giveaway
Follow the Hoosiers on Social Media
Facebook: Indiana Volleyball
Twitter/Instagram: @IUVolleyball
Snapchat: IUVB_Hoosiers
All Home Matches in 2016 On The Air
All home matches during the 2016 season will be broadcast with video streaming. The streaming links can be found above. On Friday night their will also be a radio broadcast by IU volleyball broadcaster Lucas Corley.
The Schedule
Aug. 26 at 7:00 p.m. ET: Indiana vs. Northern Kentucky
Aug. 27 at 12:00 p.m. ET: Indiana vs. Evansville
Aug. 27 at 7:00 p.m. ET: Indiana vs. Marshall
Getting to University Gym (2721 E 10th Street)
University Gymnasium is located east of campus at the former University School Complex on the northeast corner of the Ind. 45/46 Bypass and 10th Street intersection.
The 2016 Hoosiers
IU head coach Sherry Dunbar-Kruzan enters her 10th season at the helm for the Indiana volleyball program with high hopes for this season. Although the team graduated five seniors they bring in six newcomers, including a freshmen class of five, which was ranked No. 29 in the country by PrepVolleyball.Com.
Looking Ahead
Following the Indiana Invitational the Hoosiers travel west to San Francisco for the San Francisco Invitational Sept. 2-3. The following weekend the Hoosiers are in Ft. Myers, Fla., for the FGCU Invitational, before returning home Sept. 16-17 to close out the non-conference portion of their schedule with the Hoosier Classic.
Thoughts from Head Coach Sherry Dunbar-Kruzan
On preseason practice
"First of all I thought our spring season was very good. You only have two weeks before your playing your first match. You have to hone in on what you think is the most important to work on to win those first few matches. We found the pace that we play at, the intensity and the speed, so we really focused on that. We also focused on passing and serving to control the rhythm."
On expectations for the Indiana Invitational
"We had four different scrimmages in preseason where we set up the main court, put on the jerseys and did an all out scrimmage. I think that first weekend for anyone, no matter if you are a freshman or a senior there is nervousness about it. So we tried to get that out during the Cream & Crimson Scrimmage. You are looking for a good flow. Your are not asking them to play great, you are asking them to stay focused and do their jobs. What we want to see is improvement all the time."
Promotions
Friday Aug. 26 at 6:00 PM: Red Zone Tailgate
Saturday Aug. 27 for 7:00 PM match: Girl Scout Night and Senior Magnet Giveaway
Follow the Hoosiers on Social Media
Facebook: Indiana Volleyball
Twitter/Instagram: @IUVolleyball
Snapchat: IUVB_Hoosiers
All Home Matches in 2016 On The Air
All home matches during the 2016 season will be broadcast with video streaming. The streaming links can be found above. On Friday night their will also be a radio broadcast by IU volleyball broadcaster Lucas Corley.
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